Blackberry Brandy

[Callum]

Got some recipes for Blackberry Brandy from a lady I bought some D/Js off. I haven't tried them yet, but looks like they will be good so I'll try and get some on the go soon!

Recipe 1:
500ml Brandy
500ml Vodka
1.5 lbs Sugar
1.5 lbs Blackberries
Cloves
Cinnamon


Recipe 2:
1lb Blackberry
1lb Sugar
1 pint Brandy
1 pinch Cinnamon

The lady swore by Recipe 1, although I think I'd be inclined to call it Blackberry Liqueur than Blackberry Brandy (what with half of it being vodka!) - but I suppose that Bramble Brandy rolls of the tongue rather sweetly :)

I think the cloves and cinnamon are optional but most likely give it a nice flavour.


The same method for both recipes - mix all ingredients together in clean container, something like a Kilner jar I guess (or old gin bottles etc...) Shake thoroughly everyday then after 2 -3 months decant into bottles of choice, and use up all that boozy fruit in a pudding! Or, you could leave the fruit in the jars for as long as you want - usually people do this if they're giving it as a gift, but for suppin' I'd recommend getting rid of the fruit.

Try and leave for as long as possible! Although I know everyone here breaks this rule with their homebrew so just enjoy!

Callum.

 

[oldbloke]

Not keen on adding flavours to brandy - if the brandy's good enough on its own the fruit spoils it, and if it isn't the fruit doesn't help enough.

Blackberries go best in rum, to my mind. Raspberries in vodka. Sloes in gin.
Mind you we try all the permutations when we have enough fruit.
Plum rum is, um, interesting.

 

[GrumpyBunny]

I've not tried vodka in a fruit brandy but the blackberry brandy and cherry brandy I've made really adds something to the complexity of the flavour and are delicious. Saying that, I always use own brand spirits as I wouldn't adulterate a decent drink, plus it pushes the cost up.

We always use the fruit for boozy jam.

Hmm, blackberries in rum sounds interesting; I'll have a crack at that this weekend.